Stone Harbor

There will be a northbound lane closure on the free county bridge over Great Channel located at the southern portion of Stone Harbor.  County officials say the lane closure will start this week, and last for about three weeks so maintenance on the bridge can be conducted.  A temporary traffic …

Stone Harbor is set to adopt its municipal budget on Tuesday.  Council will hold a meeting Tuesday afternoon to adopt the budget, and revise the current loitering ordinance that would increase the maximum fines sixfold.  Council will also put a project out to bid that will reconstruct 95th Street from …

Stone Harbor will hold its budget presentation on Tuesday.  The presentation will be made by the business administrator in advance of the regular meeting.  Council is also going into closed session to discuss potential litigation regarding dredge management matters.

Local businessman Ed Hanker has passed away at the age of 91.  Hanker owned and operated businesses on the Wildwood boardwalk and in downtown Stone Harbor including the Neptune Gift Shop.  Services for Hanker will be held Tuesday evening.

A woman with ties to Stone Harbor has reportedly been killed in a plane crash in Wyoming.  The Press of Atlantic City and the Associated Press report that Michelle and William Patterson were both killed in the accident this week; Michelle Patterson’s maiden name is Mehan who’s family has roots …

Stone Harbor is considering a major increase in the fines associated with loitering offenses.  Borough Council meets Tuesday afternoon and will consider increasing the fines from $200 to $1,250.  Council is also prepared to discuss upcoming sports camps for the summer season.

No injuries have resulted from a major structure fire in Stone Harbor Manor Monday morning.  Fire crews from Cape May Court House and Stone Harbor responded to the structure fire which was put out without incident.  The fire was concentrated at the rear of the building; no word yet on …

Fire crews have been called to the scene of an involved structure fire in Stone Harbor Manor this morning.  Fire crews were asked to respond to the fire which has produced plenty of smoke that has been seen for miles.  No word yet on the building that caught fire; we …

Stone Harbor has completed its most recent property revaluation.  Borough officials announced on their website that the revaluation is complete; any property owner who disagrees with the assessment must contact the company who conducted the work in five days.  Informal reviews will be held at Borough Hall.

Stone Harbor is the next town up for major work in the streets by South Jersey Gas.  The utility plans to replace gas mains along some major streets, including Second Avenue and Third Avenue.  A similar project was recently concluded in Avalon.